PBD Podcast EMERGENCY PODCAST: Iran War Unleashed! U.S. & Israel STRIKE Khamenei | PBD #749
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Feb 28, 2026 Rapid-fire coverage of reported strikes on Iran and claims of hits to top leadership compounds. Analysis of regional retaliation, missile and drone attacks, and naval deployments. Discussion of internet blackouts, information warfare and the risk of deepfakes. Personal memories of Iran’s revolutions and debate over the political and strategic aims behind military action.
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Coordinated Strikes Aimed To Stop Iran's Nuclear Program
- The U.S. and Israel executed coordinated strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and high-value targets to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.
- Patrick Bet David and Tom Ellsworth cite strikes on Fordow, Esfahan, Natanz, Tomahawks, bunker-busters, and reports of killed IRGC leaders and defense officials as evidence.
Regional Retaliation Spread Across Multiple Countries
- Large-scale regional retaliation followed with strikes on bases and countries across the Gulf and Levant, including hits in Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.
- Reports included attacks on the U.S. 5th Fleet service center in Bahrain and civilian casualties in Abu Dhabi and Mina school strikes.
Iranians Dancing In Streets After Strikes
- Video clips showed Iranians dancing and celebrating in streets after the strikes, signaling hope among protesters.
- Vincent Oshana and Patrick Bet David highlighted these clips as spontaneous reactions from citizens who oppose the regime.